CHALLENGE UNLIMITED, INC.

AWARDED THREE-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION

(Left) Stephanie Brown, Chief Program Officer, (Center) Debbi McMahon, Chief Administration Officer, (Right) Tom Moehn, President / CEO

Alton, IL, May 12, 2009 � Challenge Unlimited, Inc. has received its 11th three-year Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF) accreditation for the organization�s community and employment services. CARF accreditation represents the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded to a community service provider and confirms Challenge Unlimited�s conformance to strict CARF standards. With this year�s accreditation, Challenge Unlimited has joined the top three percent of CARF accredited organizations by receiving zero recommendations from the site survey team.

An organization that receives a three-year CARF accreditation has put itself through a rigorous peer review process. To receive such accreditation, surveyors complete an on-site audit that lasts three days. The surveyors ensure that the organization�s programs and services are of the highest quality, measurable, and accountable.

Challenge Unlimited is a large not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Alton, IL, that is committed to the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into mainstream society. In order to help these individuals reach their highest level of independence Challenge provides them with the following services over a tri-state area: employment, vocational training, educational opportunities, and community-integrated housing.

CARF is an independent, not-for-profit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcome of services through a consultative accreditation process. Their main concern is enhancing the lives of the individuals served. CARF establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Karen Tones
Support Services Director
618.465.0044 x1027